Thursday, April 26, 2012

Another Case for Organic: The Sweet Potato Project

So it certainly is not new news that conventional produce (unlike organic produce) is generally subject to chemical exposure and genetic modification. Nonetheless, this girl's science project brings an astonishing visual demonstration to the effects of using chemicals on produce. In her particular project, she compares sprouting between a conventional potato, an organically labeled potato, and an organic potato from a certified organic market. The project raises the question of what health effects (if any) chlorpropham can have on those who consume conventional potatoes and other produce that contain the chemical. The project also raises the question of why is there a difference in sprouting between organically-labeled produce and produce from a certified organic market. If you haven't seen this video yet, I encourage you to do so.